Remanded Taranga FM Manager’s Family Denied Prison Access

Foroyaa has been informed by a close source that the family of Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay, the Managing Director of Taranga FM who is held at Mile Two prison for months now, has been denied access to him on Saturday, 9th April, 2016.

The source indicated that the latest attempt by the family to pay him a visited was prompted by reports that Mr. Ceesay had another serious asthma attack at the remand wing of the prison on Thursday and was

rushed to the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul the following day, Friday.

A family member confirmed to Foroyaa that they got information of his asthma attack which was reported to have occurred around 3pm and that he was taken to the hospital the following day. The source added that efforts were made to visit him at the hospital but that they were also denied access to him there.